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Archive for October 7th, 2015

First Chinese commercial imaging satellites launched

October 7th, 2015 by

Rocket: Chang Zheng 2C; Payload: Jilin-1, Lingqiao-A, Lingqiao-B, LQSat; Date: 7 October 2015, 0413 UTC; Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, China. The satellites were placed into a 640 km x 664 km x 98 degrees sun-synchronous orbit.

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Atlas V to launch NROL-55, CubeSats

October 7th, 2015 by

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 will launch the NROL-55 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on 8 October from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

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Chinese CubeSats monitor ships, planes

October 7th, 2015 by

Chinese media provided some details regarding the recently launched three CubeSats, which are expected to help track civil aircraft and ships.

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COM DEV in talks over sale

October 7th, 2015 by

COM DEV International Ltd. is in advanced talks to sell itself, according to people familiar with the matter. COM DEV acknowledged that, in connection with a review of its strategic alternatives, it has been involved in confidential discussions with third parties with respect to potential strategic transactions involving the company.

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Lockheed Martin upgrades Electronics Manufacturing Facility

October 7th, 2015 by

Lockheed Martin said it cut the ribbon on a newly renovated Electronics Manufacturing Facility (EMF) at its Space Systems Company campus in Littleton, Colorado. The opening marked the completion of the facility’s significant two-year revamp.

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